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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Hello! It's been awhile since I sat down and really wrote on my blog! For those of you this may may be your first time reading it. My name is Shauna Jean and I am the founder of JAM.

I am going to be spending more time on this blog the second half of this year - updating our followers on what we are doing at JAM. I would like to give you a more personal insight to our artists, our events and our happenings! I will also start to share more insight of our behind the scenes around the shop.

Today I would like to re-introduce our fans to Terry Parvan of Winifred Street.

Earlier this year I asked our artists to send me an updated view into their bio & story. Here is what Terry had to say! :)

"Winifred Street is a tree lined street in a small town in southwestern
Minnesota where I grew up watching my mom create something out of nothing many
times over. It’s where much of my creative talents were shaped and molded
and, more importantly, remembered. It’s the place where I learned that
“if it’s to be, it’s up to me.”My high school art teacher, Mr. Jaycox, inspired in me the possibility that
I had artistic talent. He once told me to never stop making art, that I
was pretty good. Of course I stopped making art and went on to decades of
doing other meaningful things. It’s funny how things eventually come full
circle in life.Today, I lean towards mixed media collage and create affirmation art,
message art, heART art, quote art, eco-llage, art cards, gift tags, and
more. I like to use acrylic paint, paper, fabric and fiber, inks and
color washes, found objects, vintage buttons, whatever I can find. Most
pieces have a vintage feel with colors that are earthy, rich and vibrant.
I like my canvases to have a timeworn, aged look around the edges as if it’s
been picked up and lovingly handled for many years. I never know how
anything will turn out but everything has timeworn qualities and I’m
always pleasantly surprised with the results.My mantra in sharing art is to “embrace imperfection” in all that I
create. So you might see a little ding or dent here or a word that’s not
quite lined up straight somewhere else. It’s really all about the message
that I’m sending and there is a message within everything I create. The
message is what’s most important.Every piece is handmade, homemade and heart made.
Every piece is original, unique, one-of-a-kind.I do some custom work as well and if you’d like to see some of those
finished pieces or are interested in a custom creation, please contact me. I hope you enjoy my work. I certainly have enjoyed sharing it with
you.Peace, love, art, forever!Terry Parvanwww.winifredstreet.com

As you can probably imagine, it has been an amazing journey getting to know the coolest crew around. People that believe in art, believe in themselves, believe in others, and are looking forward to jammin! Thank you Terry for being part of our family!

Pictured above from left to right: Cecilia of Sew Lita, Alicia of Hot Chick Aprons,

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The Historical Charles Miller House

This is our home to jam! Located in the heart of Oldtown Scottsdale, The Charles Miller House address is 6938 E. 1st Street, Scottsdale 85251, just west of Goldwater Boulevard, in a development identified as The Charles Miller Square. We'll feed your soul & ignite your spirit! Contact Jam: 480.522.5410 & info@jamminlifestyle.com

About Me

I am committed to creating a world of harmony and fun - "love and living is my religion" - remembering to stay open to everything and to be attached to nothing. Choosing to grow each day and sleep when I am dead! I love this life, I love my family and friends and I look forward to the memories and experiences ahead!

WHAT IS JAM?

: jam is an artisan’s boutique and creative venue located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale.

: jam operates in the following areas:

- jam will host daily classes, led by the Valley’s most skilled artisans, trades people, teachers, and practitioners, in the arena of arts and social interests – from welding to calligraphy, from playing poker to baking a pie, and everything in between;

- At any given time jam will have the works of approximately twenty local and national artists that create handmade & refurbished items ranging from furniture to painting and jewelry;

- jam is available to host your parties and social events; and

- jam will become an active participant in Old Town’s daily life, contributing to the vitality of what the city has to offer, and making the local causes its own.